Paolo Gumabao admits experiencing abuse while living in Taiwan: ‘They look down on us Filipinos’

Rhea Manila Santos

<p>As part of the cast of the Vivamax sexy thriller Silip Sa Apoy, Paolo Gumabao said he is thankful to get the opportunity to showcase his acting skills once again after being seen in films like Sisid and Lockdown last year. He also won his first Best Actor award at the 28th Filipino International Cine Festival 2021 in San Francisco, California for Lockdown. <p>In Silip Sa Apoy, Paolo plays the role of Alfred, who lives next door to a married couple (played by Sid Lucero and Angeli Khang) until he becomes involved in an affair with the wife who is a victim of domestic rape and abuse.<p>“The biggest takeaway in this film is to fight back. Do not tolerate this type of stuff kasi that’s what Emma (Angeli Khang’s character) did. No matter what form of abuse you’re going through right now, you should never, ever tolerate it. You should know who to call, know who to ask help from and don’t let people bring you down like that,” he shared. 

‘Silip Sa Apoy’ actress Paolo Gumabao looks back on his difficult years as a foreign elementary student in Taiwan. 

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